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Party General Secretary To Lam arrives in London for official visit to UK

Party General Secretary To Lam arrived in London on October 28, marking the start of the official visit to the United Kingdom and Northern Ireland at the invitation of Prime Minister Keir Starmer.

Vietnam, Russia push ahead 2,200-km rail link project

Vietnam and Russia have agreed to develop a railway project linking the two countries via China and Mongolia to strengthen transport connectivity and expand regional economic cooperation.

Hoi An restaurant cooks over 100 free meals daily for flood-affected

A restaurant in Hoi An has been cooking and distributing more than 100 free vegetarian meals each day to support residents struggling with severe flooding.

Floodwaters surround Hue Imperial Citadel

Severe flooding has engulfed Hue City, with rising rivers inundating large parts of the area, including the UNESCO-listed Imperial Citadel.

Training course opens for female peacekeepers in Hanoi

The Vietnam Department of Peacekeeping Operations has launched a training course on United Nations peacekeeping operations for female military officers, with support from UN Women and Australia.

Central Vietnam faces more torrential rain, north turns cooler

The central region of Vietnam is forecast to continue facing torrential rain until October 29, the National Centre for Hydrometeorological Forecasting has said.

Party General Secretary leaves Hanoi for official visit to UK

General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee To Lam departed Hanoi on October 28 for a three-day official visit to the UK.

Vietnam launches ThinkB4UClick to protect youth from online trafficking

The IOM and the Embassy of Canada in Vietnam have launched the ThinkB4UClick programme to help young people build digital skills and resilience against online human trafficking.

Heavy floods submerge Hue, residents forced to travel by boat

Torrential rain has inundated large parts of Hue City in central Thua Thien Hue Province, forcing residents to travel by boat through flooded streets.

Chinese nationals arrested over taxi driver’s murder in Lang Son

Police in the northern province of Lang Son have arrested three Chinese nationals suspected of killing a local taxi driver and robbing him.

Cargo ship carrying 6,000 tonnes of cement sinks off Hue coast

A cargo ship carrying nearly 6,000 tonnes of cement with eight crew members sank off the coast of Hue early on October 27 due to strong waves and high winds.

Dong Thap Muoi residents struggle amid worst flooding in years

Residents across the Dong Thap Muoi wetlands have been struggling with widespread flooding for two weeks following persistent rain and rising tides.

Floods sweep away seven fishing boats in Phan Thiet

Floodwaters from the upstream region of Lam Dong Province surged into the Ca Ty River on Monday morning, sweeping away seven fishing boats moored along the river in the coastal ward of Phan Thiet.

Tan Son Nhat expands flight capacity for 2026 Tet holiday rush

CAAV has announced an increase in take-off and landing slots at Tan Son Nhat International Airport to accommodate rising travel demand during the 2025 winter peak and the 2026 Tet holiday.

VND 3 trillion upgrade for congested HCM City street and bridge

The HCM City Department of Construction has recommended an investment of VND 2.95 trillion (USD 118 million) to widen Nguyen Tat Thanh Street and build a new Tan Thuan 1 Bridge.

Party General Secretary To Lam to pay official visit to UK

General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam To Lam will pay an official visit to the United Kingdom from October 28 to 30, according to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

PM proposes four major orientations at 13th ASEAN - US Summit

PM Pham Minh Chinh attended the 13th ASEAN-US Summit in Malaysia, outlining four key orientations to advance ASEAN-US relations substantively and effectively.

PM attends 28th ASEAN-Japan Summit

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh joined leaders of other ASEAN member states and Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi at the 28th ASEAN-Japan Summit on October 26 afternoon.

Hanoi Convention: Protecting human rights, citizens’ rights in digital era

Protecting human rights and citizens’ rights in cyberspace is a vital foundation for building a safe, inclusive and people-centred digital future.

Vietnamese tea takes spotlight at inaugural Autumn Fair 2025

Vietnamese tea is emerging as a remarkable highlight in the exhibition space jointly organised by the Ministry of Industry and Trade and 34 provinces and cities at the ongoing Autumn Fair 2025.

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